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A job description also clarifies the employer’s expectations for the employee so they can understand what will be required of them in the role
It can also be a useful measure of job performance when assessing a new recruit’s performance. It’s well worth remembering that a well-written job description acts as an advert for you as an employer and will attract the best candidates.
- Company name.
- Location, and whether there’s any travel involved.
- Salary, commission if relevant and company benefits.
- Full time or part time: detailing days and hours the employee is expected to work.
- Position reports to.
- Job purpose summary: a summary of the general nature and objectives of the job.
- Key responsibilities and accountabilities: a list of the main duties or tasks of the employee, a guideline is between 8-15 sentences or points.
- Person specification: this is where you can think carefully about the skills, experience, ability and aptitudes you are looking for from your ideal candidate. Separate those that are essential from desirable.
- Qualifications that are required for the role: whether academic, professional or practical, e.g. driving licence.
- Previous experience: state whether it is desirable for the candidate to have prior experience in a similar role.
Remember, your job description needs to be concise, clearly thought through and an accurate guideline of your vacancy
At Gotcha, our Talent Finders work closely with our clients to create a detailed person specification using our Talent Dynamics process
Please be aware of Employment Legislation. As an employer you cannot be seen to be discriminating either directly or indirectly against any of the six categories specified in the law: gender, race, faith, disability, age or sexual orientation.
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